Camden Markets

The Camden Markets are a number of separate markets that make up the area around the Camden Lock. This part of London is a melting pot of counter culture, hippy backpackers, rock pubs and dodgy geezers. It's always crowded, a bit grungy, in your face and never boring. If you feel like jumping in and mingling with the masses this is the place to go.

Head to the Stables or to the Camden Lock Market by the bridge where you can find a number vintage stores selling clothes and collectables. We like St Cyr Vintage. Their selection 40's - 60's wear is reasonably priced and we love that they sort their collection by size. They also stock vintage magazines and books. Upstairs in the West Yard is our other favourite, Berty and Gerty. They have a good selection of well priced vintage and retro dresses and denim.

Open Daily.

Berty and Gerty

69 & 90 The West Yard, Camden Lock Market, 

London NW1 8AF

St Cyr Vintage

Arch 56 Camden Stables Market

Camden Lock, London, NW1 8A

Camden/Camden Road Station

Portobello Road Market

Ok -  it's super famous, full of tourists and hectic, but Portobello Road Market still remains one of London's best markets for vintage and antique lovers. So, make sure you don't miss out.

If you love antiques then the Notting Hill end of the road should be where you focus your energy. For vintage clothes and good second hand, it's better to start at the Ladroke Grove end at the Portobello Green Market.

Don't forget to head past Westway and make your way along to Golbourne Road. Here you will find the hipper end of Portobello Road, fewer tourists and some real bargains.

If you decide to start at the Notting Hill Gate end you will find some good vintage and second hand shops on Pembridge Road such as Dolly Diamond and Retro Clothing.

Portobello Road Market
Portobello Road, London, W11
Main market day Saturday.
Stores stay open Mon - Fri

Portobello Green Market
Under the Westway on Portobello Road
Fridays: Antiques, Retro,  Art Deco, Vintage
Saturday: Fashion Market, Designer Clothes, Jewellery and Accessories
Sunday: Bric-a-Brac, Clothes, Books, CDs and records etc

Dolly Diamond
51 Pembridge Road,
London W11 3HG
Open Daily.

Retro Clothing
30 Pembridge Road,
London W11 3HG

Open daily.